Cameras
Canon EOS 7D
High performance 18mp camera with 8fps shooting, ISO12800, intelligent viewfinder and full HD 1080 movies.
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Learn 2 Shoot Great Video on your Canon 7D trailer
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Canon EOS-7D Review
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Dublin's People by Philip Bloom
Learn 2 Shoot Great Video on your Canon 7D trailer
This is a short trailer for the 7D DVD tutorial from F-Stop AcademyCanon EOS-7D Review
A interesting review from What Digital Camera.
Dublin's People by Philip Bloom
This video was shot on a EOS-7D and 35mm f1.4 lens. Philip Bloom is well known within the DSLR video world and for very good reason. Not only are his films great, he is also kind enough to explain how he did it! More details about this video can be found on his blog. Many thanks to Philip for allowing us to include this.
18 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor The EOS 7D offers superb resolution thanks to its 18MP CMOS sensor. Offering the photographer the choice of flexibility and creativity.
8 frames per second Shoot 18MP 14-bit images at 8 fps as standard, in a burst of up to 126 large JPEGs; photographers can capture both detail and action.
High ISO For handheld shooting in low light, the EOS 7D offers ISO speeds of up to 6400. Expandable to ISO 12800, for low light scenes where using flash is undesirable.
100% Viewfinder coverage The 100% coverage viewfinder with 1.0x magnification provides the most complete and natural view of your subject. The Intelligent viewfinder offers shooting information never before seen in an EOS, including the Dual Axis Electronic Level to ensure perfect horizons.
19-point cross-type AF system A newly designed AF sensor with Zone and Spot AF modes gives the photographer new ways to select AF points. All points are cross type with the centre point offering both f/2.8 and f/5.6 sensors.
iFCL metering system A new 63-zone dual layer metering sensor analyses Focus, Colour and Luminance information, providing accurate and consistent metering.
DIGIC 4 Canon’s Dual “DIGIC 4” provides the EOS 7D with the power to deliver outstanding colour reproduction from its high resolution CMOS sensor. DIGIC 4 also delivers 14 bit processing, excellent noise reduction, long battery life, Face Detection AF and Full HD movie recording.
Full HD movie recording Complementing outstanding still imaging capabilities with Full HD 1080 video recording including selectable frame rates and full manual control.
Integrated Speedlite Transmitter EOS 7D includes the ability to control multiple Speedlites without an ST-E2 or 580EX II, and includes a built-in 15mm wide angle flash. Expand your flash photography.
3.0” Clear View II LCD The 3.0” Clear View II LCD features 920,000 dot resolution, a wide viewing angle and new solid structure for improved image viewing in bright conditions. Live View displays real-time images on the LCD, offering three auto focus modes.
Magnesium alloy body with environmental protection The magnesium alloy body offers weather sealing equivalent to the acclaimed EOS-1N, EOS Integrated Cleaning System and 150,000 release shutter durability. The EOS 7D has been designed from the ground up to be used by the most demanding photographers. |
| IMAGE SENSOR | |
| Type | 22.3mm x 14.9mm CMOS |
| Effective Pixels | Approx 18M |
| Total Pixels | Approx 19M |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Low-Pass Filter | Built in/Fixed |
| Sensor Cleaning | EOS integrated cleaning system with fluorine coating |
| Colour Filter Type | Primary Colour |
| IMAGE PROCESSOR | |
| Type | Dual DIGIC 4 |
| LENS | |
| Lens Mount | EF/EF-S lense |
| Focal Length | Equivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens |
| FOCUSING | |
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
| AF System/ Points | 19 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at centre) |
| AF Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO 100) |
| AF Modes | One Shot AI Servo AI Focus |
| AF Point Selection | Automatic selection: 19 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF Manual selection: Spot AF Manual selection: AF point Expansion Manual selection: Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting |
| Selected AF Point Display | Indicated by a transmissive LCD in viewfinder and on top LCD panel and Quick Control screen |
| Predictive AF | Yes, up to 8m ¹ |
| AF Lock | Locked when shutter button is pressed half way in One Shot AF mode or AF-ON button is pressed. |
| AF Assist Beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optional dedicated Speedlite |
| Manual Focus | Selected on lens, default in Live View Mode |
| AF Microadjustment | C.Fn III-5 +/- 20 steps Adjust all lenses by same amount Adjust up to 20 lenses individually |
| EXPOSURE CONTROL | |
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 63 zone Dual Layer SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 9.4% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: (approx. 2.3% viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1-20 (at 23°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100) |
| AE Lock | Auto: In 1-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in creative zone modes. |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
| AEB | +/- 3 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity* | Auto (100-3200), 100-6400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 12800 |
| SHUTTER | |
| Type | Electronically-controlled focal-plane shutter |
| Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| WHITE BALANCE | |
| Type | Auto white balance with the imaging sensor |
| Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9. |
| Custom White Balance | Yes, 1 setting can be registered |
| WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias. |
| VIEWFINDER | |
| Type | Pentaprism |
| Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal) | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 1.0x ¹ |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 21mm (from eyepiece lens centre) |
| Dioptre Correction | -3 to +1 (1/m) (dioptre) |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed (Transmissive LCD screen) |
| Mirror | Quick-return half mirror (Transmission: reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4 or shorter) |
| Viewfinder Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light. Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: White balance correction, CF card information, monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). |
| Depth of Field Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| Eyepiece Shutter | on strap |
| LCD MONITOR | |
| Type | 3.0" Clear View TFT, approx. 920K dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% |
| Viewing Angle (Horizontally/Vertically) | Approx 160° |
| Coating | Anti-reflection and Solid Structrure |
| Brightness Adjustment | Auto: Using extenal amibent light sensor Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Dual Axis Electronic Level |
| FLASH | |
| Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters) | 12 |
| Built-in Flash Coverage | up to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent:24mm) |
| Built-in Flash Recycle Time | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Red-Eye Reduction | Yes |
| Modes | Auto, Manual flash, Multi flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter |
| X-Sync | 1/250sec |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments |
| Flash Exposure Bracketing | Yes, with compatible External Flash |
| Flash Exposure Lock | Yes |
| Second Curtain Synchronisation | Yes |
| HotShoe/ PC Terminal | Yes / Yes |
| External Flash Compatibility | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support. |
| External Flash Control | via camera menu screen |
| SHOOTING | |
| Modes | Auto (Stills and Movie), Creative Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Custom (x3) |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Colour Space | sRGB and Adobe RGB |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote) |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. Approx. 8fps. (speed maintained for up to 126 images (JPEG)¹ (with UDMA card), 15 images (RAW))² |
| LIVE VIEW MODE | |
| Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Quick mode, Live mode, Live Face detection mode |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Active metering time can be changed |
| Display Options | Grid overlay (x2), Histogram |
| FILE TYPE | |
| Still Image Type | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Recording | Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG, M-RAW + JPEG, S-RAW + JPEG possible. |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S) 2592x1728 RAW: (RAW) 5184x3456, (M-RAW) 3888x2592, (S-RAW) 2592x1728 |
| Movie Type | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM) |
| Movie Size | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps) |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29m 59sec, Max file size 4GB |
| Folders | New folders can be manually created and selected |
| File Numbering | (1) Consecutive numbering (2) Auto reset (3) Manual reset |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
| Custom Functions | 27 Custom Functions with 70 settings |
| Metadata Tag | User copyright information |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes |
| Water/ Dust Resistance | Yes ¹ |
| Intelligent Orientation Sensor | Yes |
| Playback Zoom | 1.5x - 10x |
| Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) Magnified view |
| Slide Show | Image selection: All images, by date, by folder, movies, or stills. Playback time: 1/2/3/5 sec Repeat: On/Off |
| Histogram | Brightness: Yes RGB: Yes |
| Highlight Alert | Yes |
| Image Erase/Protection | Erase: Single image, All images in folder, Checkmarked images, unprotected images Protection: Erase protection of one image at a time |
| Data Verification | Original image verification data can be appended to the image (OSK-E3 required for verification) |
| Menu Categories | (1) Shooting menu (x4) (2) Playback menu (x2) (3) Setup menu (x3) (4) Custom Functions menu (5) My Menu |
| Menu Languages | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese |
| INTERFACE | |
| Computer | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) |
| Other | HDMI mini output, Video output (PAL/ NTSC), Extension system terminal (for WFT-E5), External microphone (Stereo mini jack) |
| DIRECT PRINT | |
| Canon Printers | Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| STORAGE | |
| Type | CompactFlash Type I/ II (Microdrive compatible, UDMA compatible), external storage with WFT-E5 |
| SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM | |
| PC & Macintosh | Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista inc SP1 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.3-10.5 |
| SOFTWARE | |
| Browsing & Printing | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser |
| Image Processing | Digital Photo Professional |
| Other | PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, WFT utility*, Original Data Security Tools*), Picture Style Editor * Requires optional accessory |
| POWER SOURCE | |
| Batteries | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6, 1xCR1616 for date & settings |
| Battery Life | Approx. 800 (at 23°C) ¹ Approx. 750 (at 0°C) |
| Battery Indicator | 6 levels + percentage |
| Power Saving | Power turns off after 1, 2, 4, 8, 15 or 30mins. |
| Power Supply & Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6, Battery charger LC-E6E/LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6, Car Battery Cable CB-570 |
| PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 148.2 x 110.7 x 73.5mm |
| Weight (Body Only) | Approx. 820g |
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Please note that this list is for guidance only. We will always advise you if for any reason the equipment is to be supplied with a different number of batteries.
Where applicable, all batteries will be fully charged before dispatch, except in the event of a turnaround where the client will be advised accordingly.
The following accessories are available to hire with the Canon EOS 7D -
| Daily Hire | £56.67 (£68.00) | Weekend Hire | £97.50 (£117.00) |
| Weekly Hire | £213.33 (£256.00) | 2 Weekly Hire | £333.33 (£400.00) |
| 3 Weekly Hire | £433.33 (£520.00) | Deposit | £318.00 |
Prices shown above as Ex VAT in black (Inc VAT in red). These prices are for hire only - courier charges will apply. All equipment will be delivered by 12pm on the day before the hire period and collected the day after the hire has finished. For more details, visit our How to Hire section.
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Gold Award: 94% This camera is likely to be as popular for videographers as it will for still photographers for similar reasons. Overall, the 7D will be an aspiration for all amateur photographers, and those who purchase will not be disappointed. |
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Rated: Very Good 88% Canon's engineers certainly appear to have been earning their salaries over the past couple of years, and the EOS 7D is a significant improvement over the EOS 5D. Its ability to resolve detail has increased, and noise is much better controlled across the sensitivity range, making the camera much more versatile. |
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Editor's Choice A capable workhorse that includes all the features that serious shooters will ever need. A solid tool for a wide range of photographic applications. |
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Verdict 8/10 A formidable camera that's bursting with new features and likely to attract interest, not least from budding moviemakers. |
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Generally a stunning camera, but needs to be used on RAW to make full use of the excellent CMOS chip, as the JPEGs can be unreliable. |
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